Job Reference: 812520
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At Curtin University, we are passionate about fostering an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment in which all people feel respected, valued and safe.
Curtin is dedicated to promoting gender equity and inclusivity in all areas. We are proud of our achievements to date and recognise that there is that there is more to do to improve employment outcomes for women, particularly in STEMM disciplines.
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About the role
Curtin University is seeking a passionate and knowledgeable academic to develop our expertise in the rapidly expanding field of digital agriculture. The role involves coordination and teaching delivery of both undergraduate and postgraduate units across a variety of study modes in our agricultural science and agribusiness courses, with a focus on precision agriculture, agricultural modelling, digital technologies, and innovative agricultural solutions.
You will work closely with students to develop their knowledge of and skills in precision agriculture, digital tools, drone technology, and agricultural computer modelling, equipping them for careers in the growing agri-tech field and enhancing on-farm profitability.
Your expertise in this field will help us to bring these technologies together into an integrated framework with the aim of transforming agricultural production and related supply chains.
You will be required to teach into Advanced Cropping System Technologies Project, and Digital and Innovative Agricultural Solutions units. You will also have the opportunity to teach into other units including but not limited to Crop and Pasture Science, Soil Systems, livestock production, and Integrated Pest Management.
Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Teaching
Research
What we are looking for Essential Criteria
Role requirements
Your new team The Agriculture and Food Science discipline which forms part of the School of Molecular and Life Sciences at Curtin focuses on providing students with a strong foundation in agricultural science, technology, and business. It emphasises sustainable farming practices, precision agriculture, and innovative solutions to challenges in the agricultural industry. The university offers programs that blend practical skills with cutting-edge digital technologies, preparing students for future careers in the evolving field of agriculture.
We are a team of passionate teachers and active researchers and are proud to house the Centre for Crop and Disease Management; be strategic partners of the Analytics for the Australian Grains Industry and key collaborators in the Agri-analytics Hub which builds on next generation agribusiness research developed by the Curtin for Agribusiness Profitability Initiative (C4AP).
For more information about the School of Molecular and Life Sciences, please visit our website.
About Curtin University
We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
What we offer you Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.
For more information about our university, please visit www. curtin.edu.au
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Applications close: 3 February 2025. Please ensure you apply prior to the 3 February, noting late applications will not be accepted.
Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.
Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.